Can-Am Spyder RT 2017: Headlight Glare Risk Recall
BRP recalls 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles with headlight beam too high on low setting, risking oncoming traffic blindness. Owners must have defective headlights replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the headlight beam is too high, oncoming traffic may be blinded by the glare, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
BRP is recalling 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles because their headlights may shine too high on low beam, blinding oncoming traffic and increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have the headlights replaced by dealers at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225656-can-am-spyder-rt-2017-headlight-glare-risk-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225656-can-am-spyder-rt-2017-headlight-glare-risk-recall · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V318000
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“Can-Am Spyder RT 2017: Headlight Glare Risk Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225656-can-am-spyder-rt-2017-headlight-glare-risk-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #17V318000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V318000).
Why it’s dangerous
The headlight assembly has a manufacturing defect that causes the light to shine too high when on the low beam setting. This glare can blind oncoming traffic, increasing the chance of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles are affected. Riders using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of being blinded by the headlights.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017 Can-Am Spyder RT motorcycles. The defect occurs due to a manufacturing error in the headlight assembly.
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Can-Am- Category
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What to do — step by step
Contact BRP Customer Service
Call 1-888-272-9222 to schedule a replacement of the defective headlights.
Have Headlights Replaced
Dealers will replace the defective headlights at no cost to the owner.
What NHTSA says to do
BRP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective headlights, free of charge. The recall began June 8, 2017. Owners may contact BRP customer service at 1-888-272-9222.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V318000 (December 5, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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